Critique versus Criticism There is a difference between critique versus criticism. Artists choose to belong to critique groups. I have yet to hear of a criticism group. Why critique? Simple, because the purpose of critique is to analyze a work versus making either pejorative or complimentary remarks. Sure it is rewarding to hear positive comments… Continue reading Week in Review 2023 – 03/24
Tag: Project Quilting
Week in Review 2023 – 03/17
Facing Fear I spent the week facing fear. It started when I went to the Project Quilting site to learn what the final 2023 prompt would be. You guessed it – fear. This is not something new to me. I face fear frequently. Not paralyzing fear, but definitely fear that I might prefer to avoid… Continue reading Week in Review 2023 – 03/17
Week in Review 2023 – 03/03
Stop the World… Stop the world, I want to get off. Well not really, but sometimes my world seems to gather speed, spinning wildly and I can barely hang on. This happens whenever my life is off balance because it seems all aspects, family, health, commitments, art and more demand my immediate attention. True, I… Continue reading Week in Review 2023 – 03/03
Week in Review 2023 – 02/17
Close, Closer, Closest My brain stores various tidbits of advice heard over the years. One such gem is art is viewed close, then closer and finally as close as possible. Although it wasn’t stated that way. Instead, and this is why it stays with me, the remark was more along the lines of “Art should… Continue reading Week in Review 2023 – 02/17
Week in Review 2023 – 02/03
Half Way There Is your glass half full or half empty? The reality is the same. It is all a matter of perspective. As an artist not only do I do the work of creating, but I am my boss and coach. Therefore, I work hard at quieting the self doubt, insecurity and other negative… Continue reading Week in Review 2023 – 02/03